Traditional recipes for a sweet Rosh Hashanah celebration.

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Each year, generations of families come together to celebrate Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year — one of the most important occasions on the Jewish calendar. The holiday meal is an important part of this observance, featuring symbolic foods and beloved dishes from a variety of regional traditions.

The typical Rosh Hashanah meal includes sweet tastes, such as apples and honey, symbolizing hopes for a sweet new year. Other dishes on the menu might include a roast chicken or braised brisket, dried fruits, sweet carrots and honey cake, pomegranates, and round loaves of challah.

Here are some great recipes for dishes you might want to put on your holiday table:

Baked Gefilte Fish
Easier than poaching. Some inventive cooks bake it in a Bundt pan for a decorative finish.